Summary
This article provides foundational support for instructors new to Canvas, offering a concise selection of resources to facilitate onboarding. These include guidance on logging in, creating a Canvas site, accessing templates, and utilizing instructional materials such as guides and video tutorials for further learning.
Body
This article provides getting started information to ease on-boarding and help users get started with Canvas while exploring additional learning resources.
Canvas allows you to:
- Conduct online, asynchronous discussions with your students;
- Collect assignments, provide feedback, and post grades;
- Post links; upload documents, videos, audio files, and more;
- Post deadlines and reminders through the calendar and announcements;
- Manage group work assignments;
- Integrate video conferencing with individual students, a whole class, or guest speakers;
- Communicate easily with the whole class, specific groups, or individual students.
Setting up a Canvas site for a new term
The following list directs you to resources that support instructors and students in getting acquainted with using Canvas.
Logging into your Canvas account
All active Middlebury faculty, students, and staff can log into Canvas using their Middlebury credentials.
Logging in to your account:
- Go to middlebury.instructure.com.
- Enter your Middlebury e-mail and pssword credentials
Canvas can also be accessed from a mobile devices via the Canvas app:
Creating a Canvas Site for a Course listed in the Course Catalog
Here are some key resources to get you started with Canvas and setting up a Canvas site:
Additional Canvas Getting Started Resources
Digital Teaching Resources
The Office of Digital Learning & Inquiry (DLINQ) provides guidance on pedagogical practices and strategies related to teaching/learning with tech on-ground, online, or in a hybrid mode. Instructors getting started may schedule a consultation with a DLINQ team member.